US Bridges

SR1436 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Franklin County, North Carolina · 150 N. Jct. SR1432 · Structure no. 000000000690051

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1436 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1436 over Sandy Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1436
CrossesSandy Creek
Location150 N. Jct. SR1432
RouteState Highway 1436
CountyFranklin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.17795, -78.19097
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1436 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1436 over Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1436 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1436 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1436 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.